World Cup qualifiers 2025 LIVE: Socceroos take on China in front of huge crowd in Hangzhou We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement FIFA World Cup World Cup qualifiers 2025 LIVE: Socceroos take on China in front of huge crowd in Hangzhou By Vince Rugari March 25, 2025 — 8.55pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Latest posts Latest posts Poll: Who’s your tip tonight? A reminder of the Group C standings Hello and welcome Good evening folks, and welcome to our live coverage of another huge World Cup qualifier for the Socceroos. They’re facing China in a must-win clash in front of around 80,000 people in Hangzhou; Team Dragon need the three points to keep their direct qualification hopes alive while for Australia, victory will ensure destiny remains firmly in their own hands ahead of a bumper June window. The match starts at 10pm AEDT and is only on Paramount+, and if you don’t have it, you can keep up with all the action right here with me, Vince Rugari. But wait, there’s more! From 9.35pm, Japan takes on Saudi Arabia in another crucial Group C fixture. The Socceroos really need a favour from Japan, who clinched qualification for the 2026 World Cup last week as the first non-host nation to do so. I will be keeping a close eye on that match, too, and keeping you fine people updated with any significant developments. If the Samurai Blue win and Australia takes care of business, the Socceroos will have a four-point gap on the Saudis with two games to play. I’ve spent most of the day trying not to think about this. It’s going to be a really tense night, and probably zero fun at all. Hopefully, the Socceroos can get the job done. Nishan Velupillay celebrates a goal against Indonesia.Credit: Getty Images Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Celebrations Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025